Former student Steph Catley and her teammates Caitlin Foord and Matilda Kyra Cooney-Cross, have etched their names into football history, playing in the starting XI for Arsenal as they secured a historic UEFA Women’s Champions League victory. 

With this triumph, they became the only Australians—after Matildas teammate Ellie Carpenter and Socceroos legend Harry Kewell—to lift the prestigious Champions League trophy. This incredible achievement is a testament to their dedication, skill, and the pathway from grassroots to global success.

Steph's journey here at Bentleigh Secondary College, where her passion for the game was matched by hard work, perseverance, and a drive to succeed. Her story reminds us all that big dreams can start in small places—and that with dedication, anything is possible.

Congratulations, Steph and team! Your success continues to inspire the next generation of students walking the grounds of Bentleigh today.

We are incredibly proud to count Steph among our alumni and congratulate her and her fellow Australian teammates on this remarkable milestone!